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a Pinch of Salt Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

West Texas Reviewer: Cache Owner (CO) has not responded, so the cache is being archived to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking new cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace this cache sometime in the future (not to exceed 15 days from the date of this entry), just contact me (by e-mail), and assuming it still meets the current Guidelines, I will consider unarchiving this cache.

Please be advised this is not a guarantee that this geocache will be unarchived. Many factors will go into my decision. The most important of which is how you responded to geocachers who tried to communicate with you regarding the problem(s) with this geocache hide and how you communicated with me, the West Texas Reviewer.

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Hidden : 2/16/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

a two stage multi in a small plastic container

To find the North coordinates: Subtract the year the Salt Works were discovered from: 3243081 To find the West coordinates: Subtract the year it quit producing from: 9919902 The Ledbetter Salt Works is located on the Salt Prong of Hubbard Creek. WH Ledbetter did extensive development of salt deposits in 1862 with increased Civil War demand for salt. Salt in large quantities was furnished to Confederate troops, State Militia, area ranches and towns. Smoking or salting were the only ways to preserve meat. Salt was a must for horses and mules used by cavalry, artillery and supply wagons. Hides were preserved with salt to make shoes and harnesses. Rangers used it to treat rattlesnake bites and ailments. The frontier regiment of the Texas Cavalry guarded the works and roads from hostile Indians during the war. Indian troubles continued after the war. In 1867, nearby Fort Griffin was established and a cannon was loaned to the works for defense. The cache is located on the Salt Prong of Hubbard Creek. You CANNOT get to or see the Salt Works.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

fbhgujrfg pbeare arne srapryvar

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)